If I didn't have one already I'd buy this in a heartbeat. It does indeed have a beautiful sound.

Political Correctness'.........defined

"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

I want this man, I want this, I wonder how my SA15S2 compares to this magnificent piece of Marantz GOODNESS? If I could sell 3 Marantz CD players and a amp or two this would be mine. I beg one of the interested parties interested in this please buy it so I can stop thinking about this.

That's funny because I remember feeling the same way about it. I saw someone post a pic on "what are you listening to" and this player was in the pic. Did some research and knew for a year or two that I had to have it. So often, something that's built up in my mind like that, ends up being a let down. This was definitely not a let down. I just couldn't bring myself to spend that much for a cd player. This is where the flood gates opened for me.

I was in the same boat. This was also the player that convinced me to move up the line with sources. Even though I've moved on, this player still holds a very special place for me and one I'll eventually revisit, if not a higher end Marantz.

IDK, I've owned it for probably 2 years, maybe a bit more. Probably averaged less than an hour a day, so, using an hour a day...less than a thousand hrs. Times I'd go a few weeks without listening to any music at home. Hasn't been in the system in 3 months since the PS Audio arrived.

If I had to pick a number I'd say 700 hrs. That's a guesstimate.

It's a tank. I love the sound of the PSA, but, it doesn't "feel" as solid as the Marantz. I wish it was as solid and smooth operating as the Marantz. Its close, just not quite as. The Marantz inspires a lot of confidence with its build quality, and, the sound is sweet.

IDK, I've owned it for probably 2 years, maybe a bit more. Probably averaged less than an hour a day, so, using an hour a day...less than a thousand hrs. Times I'd go a few weeks without listening to any music at home. Hasn't been in the system in 3 months since the PS Audio arrived.

If I had to pick a number I'd say 700 hrs. That's a guesstimate.

It's a tank. I love the sound of the PSA, but, it doesn't "feel" as solid as the Marantz. I wish it was as solid and smooth operating as the Marantz. Its close, just not quite as. The Marantz inspires a lot of confidence with its build quality, and, the sound is sweet.

"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."